Inside this issue: • Message from the Advisor GINI

• Concept Note on Development of Governance Programs

• Stakeholders Views on Develop-ment of Governance Programs

• Deliberations of GEN Work Group Meeting held on 4th

• Video Conference with Norwe-gian Partners held at HEC, Is-

• Downloads

Governance Institutes Network International (GINI)

January-March, 2010 Volume-II, Issue-I

A Quarterly Chronicle of Governance Education Network (GEN)

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GEN Work Group Meeting, 4th March, 2010, Islamabad

Editor: Brig Muhammad Saleem Wains, SI(M), Retd

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A Quarterly Chronicle of Governance Education Network (GEN)

The 1st issue of the quarterly newsletter covering details of activities of the Govern-ance Education Network during the period from January-March, 2010 is being shared with our valuable members. We hope that the details of program activities during the quarter under review would help in updating all stakeholders. The focus of quarter un-der review remained on completing the planning process for implementing activities during 2010 in the light of decisions of Program Steering Committee taken during meeting of 15th December, 2009. This included ascertaining of stakeholders views on the concept note on governance programs developed by GINI in the light of delibera-tions of the Experts Consultative Workshop held on 15th December, 2009, holding of GEN Work Group meeting and a video conference with the Norwegian partners to fi-nalize activity plan-2010, research topics, theme for 2nd international annual confer-ence and expansion of GEN. The Blog of Governance Education Network Webpage on GINI Website, which has been designed to provide interactive space for the members’ organizations remained mostly unused during 2009. We hope that this space providing mutually benefiting me-dium would be optimally used by all stakeholders, particularly the members to interac-tively share their views/work related to governance. We also look forward to receive views/opinions of all stakeholders through short write- ups/articles on matters of gov-ernance for the future issues of the newsletter. It would be appreciated if such write-ups/ articles are sent to GINI Secretariat by 15th June, 2010 for including these in the newsletter for second quarter of 2010.

Brig Mohammad Saleem Wains, SI (M), Retd Editor

A word from the Editor

Advisor’s Message

It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Governance Education Network (GEN) was able to successfully achieve the targets set for 2009 as per the approved work plan. The first year project evaluation by the Norwegian authorities assessing the major outcomes of GEN including completion of six quality baseline research studies on Governance Curriculums, TNA, Executive Education, conduct of a very successful Pakistan-Norway Forum/GEN First Annual International Conference on Governance held from 13-15 December, 2009 at Islamabad saw these as remarkable achievements. All mem-bers of GEN can be rightly proud of such impressive achievements. The stakeholders input during the Conference and the Experts Consultative Workshop facilitated plan-ning process of GINI Secretariat to develop policy framework for governance educa-tion programs and finalization of activity plan for 2010. It was only through the concerted efforts of all member organizations that we could reach the current level of putting the governance education program on a sure footing. It is earnestly hoped that the strong ownership of program activities developed by the members of GEN would continue to further grow and successfully achieve the objec-tives of promoting governance education in Pakistan during 2010. Also the work plan for 2010 being finalized in consultation with all members would provide us a coherent basis on which the governance/executive education programs could be developed for implementation in Pakistan.

“Come forward as servants of Is lam, organize the people economically, socially, e d u c a t i o n a l l y a n d politically and I am sure that you will be a power that will be accepted by everybody.”

Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Mr. Daniyal Aziz, Advisor GINI

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FOLLOW UP OF FIRST PAKISTAN-NORWAY FO-RUM/ GEN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFER-

ENCE ON GOVERNANCE, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, PEACE AND EQUITY, ISLAMABAD,

13-15 DECEMBER 2009 An executive summary of the governance related seven base-line research studies fielded during the conference was shared through GINI website for further comments of the stake-holders. The valuable input received in this regard helped GINI Secretariat in planning further work during 2010. Post conference report containing executive summary of the First Pakistan-Norway Forum/ GEN Annual International Con-ference on Governance, Sustainable Growth, Peace and Equity held at Islamabad from 13-15 December 2009 was prepared by GINI Secretariat and shared with all stakeholders in January, 2010. A specially designed calendar-2010 signifying the main recommendations on six governance related sub-themes de-bated during the conference was also issued. Both documents were highly appreciated for their quality and contents by the stakeholders. FOLLOW UP OF EXPERTS CONSULTATIVE WORK-

SHOP, 15 DECEMBER, 2009, ISLAMABAD

A concept note containing following suggested framework, methodology and timeframe for development of governance programs was prepared in the light of deliberations of the Ex-perts Consultative Workshop held on 15 December, 2009 at Islamabad and shared with the stakeholders in early February, 2010 for their input: Policy Framework for Development of Governance Education Programs

Following programs/courses may be developed for piloting in fall 2010/11: 1. Strengthen existing MPA and BS (Hons) programs (Public

Administration/Public Management) by introducing gov-ernance contents in the existing foundation, core, and elec-tive courses and developing new courses such as Regula-tory Governance, Managing Service Delivery, Govern-ance and Administrative Reform, Administrative Ethics, Tools of Effective Governance, Information Systems and Evidence Based Policy Analysis .

2. Develop new programs in Public Policy at MS and BS level.

3. Strengthen existing Masters-Programs in Governance and Organizational Sciences.

4. Develop governance course for elective offering at bache-lors’ level. Prepare proposed course syllabi for a minor in governance.

5. Strengthen governance contents at intermediate and bachelors’ level in colleges. Review and propose additions to the Civics Curriculum and the Pakistan Studies Cur-riculum in collaboration with Higher Education Commis-sion and Provincial Intermediate Boards.

6. Revision of existing executive education programs/courses and development of new programs, where avail-able through procurement, for various categories of gov-ernance practitioners.

Policy actions for development and piloting of ap-proved governance programs and timelines: 1. Select partner institutions for development/piloting of

approved programs by 15 Mar, 2010 2. Develop detailed TOR for development of approved pro-

grams by 31 Mar, 2010 3. Submission of detailed proposals on given TOR by the

partner institutions by 15 Apr, 2010 4. Formalization of agreements with the partner institutions

by 30 Apr, 2010 5. Submission of inception reports by the partner institutions

by 20 May, 2010 6. Development of approved governance programs and sup-

porting faculty capacity building programs – May-Sep, 2010

7. One week Visit by 10-12 senior faculty members/members of curriculums development teams to attend seminars/workshop in Norway - 30 May- 5 Jun, 2010

8. Evaluation/finalization of draft curriculums for approved governance programs and supporting faculty capacity building programs - Oct-Nov, 2010

9. Writing of three books: 1) Governance and Public Ad-ministration in Pakistan; 2) Governance and Public Policy in Pakistan; 3) Governance and Organizational Sciences - Nov, 2010- Jul, 2011

10. Marketability of approved governance programs including capacity building of institutions in terms of infrastructure/training material- Jul-Sep, 2011

11. Faculty Capacity Building Programs for partner institu-tions in Pakistan & Abroad Jul-Sep, 2011

12. Piloting of approved programs/courses in partner institu-tions - Sep, 2011

“A well balanced, inclusive approach, according to certain standards and ideals, is essential for the proper governance of any country”

Laisenia Qarase

“God has a plan to help bring justice to the world -- and his plan is us” Gary Haugen

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2. Capacity gaps in the faculty of piloting universities/institutions may be filled through workshops/seminars to be organized locally and in Norway as well as with poten-tial partners in the region such as Dubai and Singapore

4. Development of case studies for executive education in collaboration with the NSPP and NDU as well as other network members. Procurement of relevant research mate-rials for short courses and seminars for elected representa-tives and civil society members. Regional approach to go to scale by selecting BISE/universities in batches for a series of phases will be adopted for taking to scale governance studies in intermediate and two year and four year bachelor programs in colleges.

The above strategy/timeframe would be suitably applied in case of strengthening of governance contents at intermediate and bachelors’ level in colleges and revision of existing execu-tive education programs/courses and development of new pro-grams for various categories of governance practitioners. Stakeholders Views on the Proposed Conceptual

Framework for Development of Governance Programs

Detailed comments on the above concept note were received from network members including NIBR, CPPG, GC Univer-sity, Punjab University, University of Balochistan and AKU-Examination Board and other stakeholders as follows: Dr. Saeed Shafqat, Professor & Director Centre for Public Policy & Governance (CPPG) Forman Christian (College) University i. Writing of books on three areas of Public Administration,

Public Policy and Governance is fine but further topics need to be examined.

ii. Institutional collaboration of partner institutions at the international level is very important but we also need to work on both regional (within Pakistan) and South Asia/Central Asia levels- as many security and governance is-sues are spilling over beyond territorial boundaries.

iii. We must develop a separate collaborative agenda frame-work for possible May-June Proposed Norwegian visit.

Mr. Asif Saeed, Chairperson Department of Economics GC University Lahore i. The baseline research related to governance programs,

TNA and executive education which were conducted dur-ing 2009 under GINI program was a good beginning in profiling the governance programs of educational institu-tions and professional organizations. However this base-line research can be extended by carrying out some sort of

Methodology:

1. Curriculum development, development of a Master Reader for each core course, production of a text book for each of three areas, Public Administration, Public Policy and Governance and selected elective courses along with local case studies, and capacity building of faculty may be assigned to the those member institutions who are selected for opting to pilot these programs and courses. Identified curriculums development teams would be required to sub-mit inception reports on assigned work as per the TOR/agreements covering framework to:

i. Identify and define the learning outcomes of the

respective academic program in the light of re-search outcomes and current situation of govern-ance/public administration/public policy. Learning objectives should be formulated in measurable terms and should measure the following: a. content to be mastered b. skills to be mastered c. techniques to be acquired d. values, habits, behavior and attitudes to be

developed.

ii. Identify the governance/public administration/public policy programs in selected top class univer-sities of the world and assess the relevance of the programs and course contents for Pakistan.

iii. Develop a list of core/minor/elective courses in line with learning outcomes and objectives of the pro-gram

iv. Identify and define learning outcomes and objec-tives for each course

v. Develop detailed course contents for each course vi. Determine the credit hours of each course keeping

in view the time required for coverage of course contents

vii. Identify background knowledge, pre-requisites and sequence of the courses to be offered

viii. Identify appropriate instructional methodologies and resources (teaching material) for each course

ix. Identify the student assessment/evaluation methods and their timings

x. Identify the potential market for employment of graduates with the minor in governance.

2. International input for development of curriculums would

be arranged through video conferencing with the Norwe-gian experts and short visits by curriculum development teams to Norway.

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Gijs de Vries

governance impact assessment of governance and public policy programs in terms of delivery of public services to the people. This will further strengthen mechanisms of monitoring and help develop performance benchmarks and standards of good governance in Pakistan.

ii. The Department of Economics, GC University is offering public policy courses both at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. At the BSc level, this course was first of-fered in 2008-09. At the MPhil level, this course is being taught for the last five years. This rigorous course experi-ence was highly beneficial for the students as it helped promote understanding amongst students about public policy formulation and governance issues and challenges confronting Pakistan. At the same time, the teaching staff engaged in these courses has also reviewed course con-tents to make it theoretical at the BSc level and applied at the MPhil level.

iii. There is a need for more interaction amongst public policy experts about the issues highlighted regarding governance programs which include Regulatory Governance, Manag-ing Service Delivery, Governance and Administrative Reform, Administrative Ethics, Tools of Effective Gov-ernance, Information Systems and Evidence Based Policy Analysis. This can be done through a consultative meeting of public policy experts for devising a more cohesive strategy to follow up of such governance issues.

iv. Another step could be the extension of the consultative process by including academicians and practitioners for the development of governance programs in the coming years. This will help combine theory and practice to en-sure better outcomes which is the aim of pursing this exer-cise of promoting good governance at all levels.

v. The faculty exchange program must be based on rigorous faculty training and focused on the domestic governance agenda supplemented by the experiential learning and best practices being observed in international institutions. Nor-way’s experience will be good learning point as this coun-try has high ranking in social sector development through better governance.

vi. The writing of the three books on 1) Governance and Pub-lic Administration in Pakistan; 2) Governance and Public Policy in Pakistan; 3) Governance and Organizational Sciences is a good idea. This exercise can be made more productive if we have critical review of the existing gov-ernance literature which should not only help bridge the gaps present in the current text but also incorporate issues hitherto not covered from the governance perspective.

vii. GINI’s efforts for being proactive on governance agenda are appreciated. Hopefully the gains achieved up till now will be consolidated in the coming years. The Department of Economics assures its full support and cooperation and

is willing to contribute in this governance dialogue and debate by putting separate concept notes on the issues highlighted above.

Dr. Thomas Christie, Director AKU Examination Board i. We agree that, instead of developing new programs it is

far better to integrate Governance components in the exist-ing courses along with strengthening of the current MPA and BS programs and revising the existing executive edu-cation courses. Once this is achieved then new programs and courses can be introduced at a later stage.

ii. In regard to the selection of the partners are concerned for development and piloting of approved governance pro-grams is concerned the suggested timeline for selecting partners is a little tight in terms of time. The methodology suggested for the implementation seems fine, but proper identification of partners is needed as the requirement is in terms of content, skills, techniques, values, habits, behav-ior and attitudes should be thoroughly done and for this the partner selected should have the proper expertise.

iii. On the point raised, about “Falling into the Pakistan Stud-ies trap” in Annex-Il of the concept note, this was also discussed during our in-house discussions, but being a subject that is compulsory for a wide range of students across many disciplines, the best option is to look at Paki-stan Studies Curriculum initially and later going to other related subjects. Another aspect is that it is good to inte-grate governance at university and college levels, but ma-jority of the students don’t end up there, as most of them drop out way before they reach this level. So integrating basic concepts within the curriculum at school level helps a better understanding of the importance of governance and why it is needed in Pakistan?

iv. As suggested in the policy framework for the development of governance education programs, AKU-EB as partner of this consortium would like to bid for the piloting and would primarily focus on:

“Strengthen governance contents at intermediate and bachelors’ level in colleges. Review and propose ad-ditions to the Civics Curriculum and the Pakistan Studies Curriculum in collaboration with Higher Education Commission and Provincial Intermediate Boards.”

Dr. Abdul Naeen, Director IMS, University of Balochistan, Quetta i. The concept notes is great job for achievement of the ac-

tual objective i-e Development of Governance Education Program. Institutional collaboration both at national as well as at local level is necessary. While developing gov-ernance education courses the following courses needs to

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“ D emocracy, good governance and modernity cannot be imported or imposed from outside a country” Emile Lahud

v. The writing of three books must be based on the research activity that is supposed to be carried out as part of the GINI project. It is necessary to launch and announce re-search activities on the prioritized topics. Are the three mentioned topics the ones that we want to give priority for the research activity? We should have some dialogue be-tween Pakistan and Norway regarding the selected topics, as well as the outline of the research activity and the plans for writing of publications and books.

vi. The marketability of the programs should be looked into parallel to the above-mentioned reviewing of the current programs and the selection of the institutions that should be chosen for the initial development and strengthening of programs and curriculums on governance.

vii. The Faculty Capacity Building Programs should be carried out continuously under the GINI-project, and there should also be a number of concrete activities linked to this in 2010.

viii. We should perhaps have as a goal to start the piloting of programs and courses before September 2011? The curriculum development and development of Master Reader should be linked to, and based on, the identified research activities, case studies, etc. This should be devel-oped in close cooperation and dialogue between Pakistani, Norwegian and other network partners.

ix. The development of core courses is essential, and in line with this, key/core universities /institutions in Pakistan should be identified and selected.

x. The development of case studies for executive education should be linked to, and be part of, the research activity. It is therefore important that we discuss and prioritize be-tween the topics and projects that should be covered and carried out as part of the research activity. The result of this research is also meant to provide central background and input to the development of governance education and curriculums in Pakistan.

xi. The objective of going to scale is good. However, we should perhaps distinguish between what can be achieved in the short/intermediate term and what can be done in the longer term. The GINI/GEN project should have as a goal to establish good governance education in some selected universities and institutions in the short/intermediate term, and that this can give good and tangible results in terms of a) curriculum development; b) research activity; c) staff development; d) dissemination, conferences and seminars; e) educated students that can do a good job in applied ad-ministration and governance; etc.

The above valuable input received from stakeholders greatly facilitated the planning process of finalizing the development of detailed curriculums and faculty capacity building initia-tives for the approved governance/ executive education pro-grams/courses.

be included in the new syllabi: a. Decentralization and goo governance. b. Natural Resource Economics. c. Sustainable development d. Comparative & Development Administration.

ii. It is good suggestion to revision the existence courses and also development of new programs.

iii. The Institute of Management Sciences also offers to pro-vide its services and expertise for development / revision of new courses and also want to become a part of curricu-lums development team.

Dr. Nasira Jabeen, IAS, Punjab University, Lahore The concept note seems to be comprehensive and adequate. I wish you success in your professional pursuits. Dr. Pervez Tahir The concept note is quite comprehensive and seems to cover the critical issues in governance. The effort that has gone into its preparation is appreciated. Dr. Arne Tesli, Senior Researcher NIBR, Oslo: i. The suggestions for development of programs/courses are

OK, but also very general. It is necessary to identify where this can be done, how, in which specific courses and pro-grams, etc. This makes it necessary to start with a concrete review of existing programs and curriculum in the most relevant universities and institutions, similar to the review mentioned in 3.v. The need for such a review was also mentioned in our email of 15 January. On the basis of such reviews, recommendations and suggestions on new and strengthening of programs and courses can be identi-fied and made.

ii. The selection of core partner institutions is quite crucial. At this stage of the GEN development, one should proba-bly not spread the core activities over too many institu-tions. It is necessary to establish manageable, good and efficient programs in some selected institutions, and to have a successful operation in these institutions. Then the activities could trickle down to other institutions in the next stage. The tricky part is therefore to choose the core institutions at this stage.

iii. It is a good idea to develop detailed TOR for the develop-ment of the programs. But how can these TOR be made without the above-mentioned concrete reviews of existing programs? Moreover, we think that the time set aside for this is too limited.

iv. The development of the draft curriculum of the govern-ance programs should be carried out in close dialogue between the GINI Network in Pakistan and the Norwegian cooperating partners. The visits in Norway by Pakistani researchers and in Pakistan by Norwegians must be util-ized for this purpose.

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“There is a deep connection between security, development and respect for human rights, democratic values and good governance in everything we are attempting now to reform”

Traian Basescu

BASELINE RESEARCH ON GOVERNANCE INDICATORS IN PAKISTAN

Initial report of baseline research on governance indicators in Pakistan, commissioned under GINI’s program of promoting governance education was received from the Institute of Pub-lic Policy, Beaconhouse National University in early February, 2010. The research report provides for Pakistan specific gov-ernance indicators and their long term monitoring system. It was shared with members for their views. Detail comments from focal person, NIBR were received which were appropri-ately incorporated in the report by the research team. Revised initial report has been placed on the GINI website for wider dissemination. First review of the report by the Research sub-committee is planned in early April.

GEN WORK GROUP MEETING & VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH NIBR

4TH MARCH, 2010 GEN Work Group meeting was held at GINI Islamabad on 4th March, 2010. The meeting was followed by a video confer-ence with NIBR. A working paper (available at GINI website- http://www.giniweb.net/ver1/genweb/Vid_Con3rd_0403.html covering following agenda points was reviewed during the meeting/video conference: 1. Concept note containing suggested framework, methodol-

ogy, timelines for the development of governance pro-grams prepared in the light of deliberations of Experts Consultative Workshop held on 15th December, 2009 and stakeholders’ views/input

2. Potential partner institutions for development/piloting of governance programs

3. Revised draft Work Plan-2010 4. Selection of research themes for 2010 5. Selection of Annual Conference theme for 2010 6. Phase-II Expansion of GEN 7. Reorganization of program sub-committees The participants of the meeting/video conference were as fol-lows: 1. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Jadoon, Director Institute of Administra-

tive Sciences, Punjab University Lahore & Chairperson Governance Curriculums Sub-committee

2. Prof. Saeed Shafqat, Director Centre for Public Policy & Governance (CPPG) FC College University, Lahore& Chairperson Annual Conference Sub-committee

3. Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Dean Executive Development Insti-tute, NSPP & Chairperson Executive Education Sub-committee

4. Dr. Khalida Ghaus, Managing Director SPDC, Karachi & Chairperson Research Sub-committee

6. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Director Institute of Public Policy (IPP), Beaconhouse National University, Lahore

7. Prof. Dr. Akhtar Baloch, Chairman Department of Public Administration University of Karachi

8. Maj Gen ® Syed Usman Shah, Chairperson Governance Department NUML, Islamabad

9. Associate Prof Najaf Yawar Khan, Director& Chairper-son, Management Studies Department, G. C. University, Lahore

9. Mr. Daniyal Aziz, Advisor GINI 10. Brig (R) Muhammad Saleem, Consultant GINI 11. Raja Muhammad Nasim Khan, Secretary GINI 12. Mr. Usama Ahmed, Manager Research GINI Work group Meeting

held at GINI, Islamabad, 4 March, 2010

Work group Meeting held at GINI, Islamabad, 4 March, 2010

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“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and

skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives." Willa A. Foster

evaluation is completed by the Norwegian authorities. Dr. Saeed Shafqat, Director CPPG, FC College University while appreciating the GINI program in providing a very use-ful platform for the governance stakeholders, said that the aca-demic contents of annual conference should receive due atten-tion in 2010. Participation of organizations from NWFP and Balochistan in annual conference-2009 was encouraging which needs to be built upon in future expansion of the network. He underlined that topics for annual conference-2010 should be finalized on priority for ensuring timely actions in this regard. Dr. Saeed Shafqat suggested that introduction of governance course at intermediate/BA level is not advisable. He explained that FC College University is interested in introducing 2 years’ masters program in public policy. It has already started 1 year masters in executive education and public finance program of 3 days duration being attended by government officials of BS 14-18. CPPG has suggested new research themes which may be considered for 2010.

Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed, Dean Executive Development Institute, NSPP explained that application of knowledge needs to be focused in institutions and capacity gaps should be filled through practical exposures. Pakistan specific case studies are badly needed. NSSP has made good progress in this regard and so far has developed 10-12 case studies. The recent one is on transport. NSSP has been authorized to award degree of mas-ters in public service management. GEN contributions in revi-sion of existing courses/programs of executive education in NSSP would be welcomed. Dr. Khalida Ghaus, Managing Director SPDC, Karachi said that evaluation of last years activities was essential to ensure proper continuity. She also highlighted that in addition to

While welcoming the participants, Mr. Daniyal Aziz, Advisor GINI provided an overview of the policy framework for devel-opment of governance programs. He said that developing new programs in Public Policy at MS and BS levels was not going to be as simple as implied in the document. These must be decided by the universities who would take the responsibility for implementation and they would be duly assisted by the network. For this purpose detailed TOR will be developed as a draft for consideration of the steering committee. Institutions’ capacity need to be assessed based on the baseline research findings of last year. He highlighted that strengthening govern-ance contents at intermediate and bachelor’s levels was high leverage in terms of impact on society, but the sheer number of colleges and difficulties in working with the government boards were key challenges. The current contents of Civics and Pakistan Studies needed improvement as they were mostly chronological narratives. At best they imparted knowledge not skills. He also explained that it may not be realistic to plan for piloting of governance programs in fall 2010 as lot of work is involved in development of detailed curriculums, texts and supporting faculty capacity building. However, it may be possible to jump start some available executive education programs through procurement as approved by the execu-tive education sub-committee. Brig. Muhammad Saleem, Consultant GINI gave a brief over-view of the agenda points and stakeholders views/input in this regard. He explained that the purpose of the meeting was to review/finalize the conceptual framework for development of governance & executive education programs, research themes, topics for annual conference 2010, expansion of network and structural arrangements of the program with a view to completing the planning process for program activities to be undertaken during 2010 as soon as the program’s first year

Dr. Saeed Shafqat & Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed sharing views in Work Group Meeting

Mr. Daniyal Aziz briefing the participants of Work Group Meeting held at GINI, Islamabad, 4 March, 2010

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already published proceedings of annual conference-2009, it is essential to publish the conference book containing all papers presented during the conference and necessary guidelines for writing of papers by the concerned speakers need to be issued to ensure high quality of the book. Brig ® Muhammad Saleem explained that all speakers were requested in end December, 2009 to forward their detailed papers by mid Feb, 2010 and so far only Prof Tom Christensen, University of Oslo had for-warded his paper. On receipt of papers from others, these would be reviewed by the annual conference committee for ensuring proper formatting/quality before publication. Dr. Khalida Ghaus emphasized the critical importance of gov-ernance courses at the intermediate and BA level. She stated that it was not possible to build a building without a founda-tion. If the students has no introduction whatsoever at the in-termediate level in Governance, where would they begin at BA and MA level? She also suggested that HEC had organized number of conferences at the provincial level in last 8 years which could be taken as basis for further work by the network. Mr. Iftikhar Ahmed suggested that it would be more practical to adopt a top-down approach through the provincial govern-ment rather than directly involving the committees and boards who lacked both capacity and clout in approving curriculum development decisions for colleges. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Director Institute of Public Policy, BNU stated that their earlier work on governance indicators should be taken forward by instituting regular monitoring. She observed that this requirement had not been included in the concept note circulated by GINI for stakeholders input. Associate Prof Najaf Yawar Khan, Director& Chairperson, Management Studies Department, G. C. University opined that the nomenclature of the third book: Governance and Public

Policy in Pakistan mentioned in the concept note may be amended as Public Policy and Management. He also remarked that higher secondary school system was collapsing and stu-dents with resources were opting for A Levels which needed to be looked into for finding parallels with the proposed govern-ance curriculum.

Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Usman Shah, Chairperson Governance Department NUML explained the disparity among governance programs being administered in universities at the Masters and Bachelors levels in terms of the number of subjects, content focus, duration of studies etc. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Jadoon, Director Institute of Administrative Sciences, Punjab University re-sponded that HEC was shaping up to become a regulatory body through control of funding and these disparities would eventually be harmonized through their central policies.

Following decisions were taken during the conference:

Agenda Item-I: Conceptual framework for development of governance pro-grams was approved in principle. GINI would develop detailed TOR for development of these courses in consultation with the partner institutions listed at Annex-II of the working paper within 3 weeks and share these with all members of the net-work to ascertain their views before final approval.

Agenda Item-II: Subject to the approved TOR and agreed division of labor, new program in Public Policy at MS level may be developed by CPPG, FC College University in collaboration with NSPP. New program in Public Policy at BS level may be assigned to BNU.

Agenda Item-III: The revised draft Work Plan-2010 will be finalized through a joint meeting of Curriculums Development, Executive

“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing pov-erty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance”

Kofi Annan

Dr. Khalida Ghaus & Dr. Aisha Pasha sharing views in Work Group Meeting

Asst Prof Najaf Yawar & Maj Gen ® Syed Usman Shah sharing views in Work Group Meeting

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The Work Group meeting was followed by a video conference with following NIBR, officials: i. Dr. Arne Tesli, Senior Researcher NIBR, Oslo ii. Dr. Trine Myrvold, Research Director NIBR, Oslo iii. Dr. Jon Naustdalslid, Senior Researcher NIBR, Oslo Mr. Daniyal Aziz, Advisor GINI briefed the NIBR officials about the work group deliberations on the agenda points and decisions taken. After detailed discussion, following arrange-ments covering Norwegian collaboration in carrying forward the program agenda were agreed to: 1. Norwegian input on TOR for development of governance/

executive education programs being framed by GINI, re-search themes, annual conference topics will be ascer-tained before finalization of work plan-2010.

2. Norwegian collaboration for various activities would be

regulated through discussions/dialogue for which short visits to Norway and workshops in Pakistan would be ar-ranged.

functions of Curriculums Development and TNA sub- committees these would be merged for certain meetings and for such meetings be re-designated as Curriculums Develop-ment and Faculty Capacity Building sub-committees. GINI will revise the existing TOR and provide drafts of program committees for approval to bring these in line with their functions during 2010.

We are countries of large ambitions and though we are different, we are similar, ... Our ambitions lead us to improve the material and spiritual wealth of our peoples and to promote decency, good governance and

human rights throughout the world. Fred Mitchell

Participants of Video Conference at NIBR, Oslo 4th March, 2010

Education, Research and Annual Conference sub-committees to be held on receipt of stakeholders input on TOR for devel-opment of governance programs, research themes and topics for annual conference-2010. Agenda Item-IV: Further views from all network members would be ascertained on the suggested Research Themes for 2010 before final approval by the Research Sub-committee. The research themes and projects should ideally demonstrate that these will contrib-ute to securing the overall objectives agreed at the inception through the project document as given below so that deliver-ables can be correctly categorized with outputs for contractual obligations: The Purpose of the Project is to create governance capacity in various spheres of governance covering universities, institu-tions, practitioners, researchers, NGOs, think tanks and the student body of Pakistan in order to: i. Comprehend the workings of Pakistani governance in the-

ory and practice; ii. Understand the relationship between institutions and cul-

ture; iii. Grasp the historical background of the contemporary gov-

ernance institutional framework and the deep-seated causes of historical and contemporary institutional malaise in post-colonial societies;

iv. Discuss implications for pro-poor, gender responsive gov-ernance to promote informed and effective institutional restructuring in post-colonial societies; and

iv. Develop skills and strategies to manage transformative processes and institutional restructuring to create inclusive and accountable institutions, as well as cohesive societies, that can produce politically owned institutional revival.

Agenda Item-V: Participants of the meeting supported Theme of “Accountability, Transparency & Governance” for annual con-ference-2010. However it was decided to get further views of stakeholders before final decision in this regard. Agenda Item-VI: It was decided to defer GEN Expansion during Phase-II till decision on total budget for 2010 by the Norwegian partners. Agenda Item-VII: The term of the committees was decided to be two years to provide for continuity and institutionalization therefore the existing Program Steering Committee and sub-Committees would continue till December, 2010. In view of overlapping

VIDEO CONFERENCE HELD ON 4TH NOVEMBER, 2009

AT HEC, ISLAMABAD & NIBR OSLO

Participants of Video Conference at HEC, Islamabad 4th March, 2010

Dr. Akhtar Baloch, University of Karachi and Brig ® Muham-mad Saleem, Consultant GINI held discussions with Dr. Tho-mas Christie, Director AKU-EB on 18th March, 2010 at Kara-chi for assessing the scope of their proposed collaboration in strengthening of governance contents at the college level. Sali-ent points of AKU-EB briefing included: ♦ AKU-EB is a Federal Board of Intermediate and Secon-

dary Education established by Aga Khan University in response to demand from schools for more appropriate school examinations.

♦ AKU-EB was founded in August 2003 in accordance with

Ordinance CXIV of the Government of Pakistan to offer examination services for both Secondary School Certifi-cate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) throughout Pakistan and abroad.

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♦ Presently 25 private colleges are affiliated with AKU-EB for purposes of examination of class XI & XII (Higher Secondary School Certificate).

♦ AKU-EB has strong capacity to facilitate GINI’s initiative

of strengthening governance contents of Pakistan Studies/Civics at class XI & XII including revision of the existing syllabi and conducting teachers capacity building pro-grams. It has already done some work through examina-tions syllabi prepared based on the national curriculums approved by the Ministry of Education as per the attached documents.

♦ Any revision of the existing national curriculums would

require approval of the Ministry of Education before pilot-ing in the opting colleges.

“Nations have recently been led to borrow billions for war; no nation has ever borrowed largely for education. Probably, no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization.

We must make our choice; we cannot have both” Abraham Flexner

6. NIBR would examine possibility of encouraging/sponsoring Pakistan specific research by students in Uni-versity of Oslo and other Norwegian universities and pro-vide a report in this regard. A short visit by Chairperson Research Sub-committee and officials of GINI to Norway could be planned to facilitate this process.

4. An integrated approach involving NIBR and University of Oslo for research during 2010 would be adopted. Thus, a regular contribution rather than just a review process would be approximated as far as possible given the con-straints.

5. Research themes will be selected based on their relevance

for the curriculums development and annual conference– 2010

Meeting with Aga Khan University-Examination Board Held on 19th March 2010 at Karachi

Downloads 1. Concept Note on Development of Governance Programs 2. Stakeholders’ Views on Development of Governance Programs 3. Initial Report– Baseline Research on Governance Indicators in Pakistan, submitted by BNU 4. NIBR Comments on Initial Report – Baseline Research on Governance Indicators in Pakistan 5. Working Paper/Minutes of GEN Work Group Meeting & Video Conference with Norwegian Partners, 4th March,

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